Max Wright Willie Tanner in Alf, Richard "Dick" Stetmeyer in Misfits of Science
Birth name: Max Wright Biography for Max WrightMax Wright (born on August 2, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan) was an actor in the hit sitcom Alf. He had previously made appearances in TV shows such as WKRP in Cincinnati, and was a regular cast member in Misfits of Science. Mr. Wright has also enjoyed a distinguished stage career. He received a Tony nomination for Ivanov. Another Broadway appearance of note was in Twelfth Night at Lincon Center as Sir Andrew. He was in the original production of The Great White Hope at The Arena Stage in Washington. He has also acted with distinction at regional theaters around the country.
On television, Max Wright is not a stranger. With his easily recognizable face, we could before Alf, see him in Superminds and Buffalo Bill. He also appeared in episodes of arabesque and taxi. After Alf, we meet him again in Code Quantum, Murphy Brown or Friends. But this actor is passionate about theater and he devotes himself fully to his passion. However, he continues to play the elegant second roles in the cinema. We could see him recently in a dream of a night night with Kevin Kline and in snow on cedars with Ethan Hawke.
Max Wright is an American actor known for his role in the television series "ALF" in the 1980s and 1990s. He was born on August 2, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in the city of Harper Woods. Wright began his acting career by playing in plays before being noticed for his work in the prestigious New York Studio Studio. He has played in several movies and television series, notably "Remington Steele's investigations", "Tales from the Darkside" and "Cheers". Wright also appeared in films such as "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson" and "All that jazz". In addition to his acting work, Wright also taught comedy at the University of Yale. He died on June 6, 2019 at the age of 75. Filmography
TriviaWas arrested and booked January 10, 2000 for drunken driving following a non-injury accident in Hollywood, California. Bears an uncanny resemblance to Colonel Oliver North's lawyer during the Iran-Contra hearings. So much so, he and the ALF puppet did a short made-for-TV spoof of the Senate Commitee hearings, in which ALF was being questioned on whether or not he was an alien, and he would lean over to hear the whispered advice from Willie (played by Wright), just like Oliver North was doing during his own questioning. Lost driving privileges in New York state for 6 months following a guilty plea to a drunken-driving charge. Wright was visiting his adult daughter upstate when he ran afoul of local authorities by running into some mailboxes and a traffic sign. September 2003. Was nominated for Broadway's 1998 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Ivanov." FamilyDaughter, Daisy. Has adopted son. Author of the card
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